1. How do you understand the concept of purifying ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit?

2. What are practical ways to strive for holiness in your daily life?

3. How can you create more room in your heart for others, as Paul asked the Corinthians to do for him?

4. What does it mean to you that Paul took pride in the Corinthians?

5. How does Paul's expression of love and confidence towards the Corinthians resonate with you in your relationships with others in the body of Christ?

6. Have you experienced the comfort of God in the midst of distress, as Paul did?

7. How does the joyous reunion of Paul and Titus demonstrate the beauty of Christian fellowship?

8. What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow, according to Paul?

9. Have you experienced godly sorrow that led to repentance? If so, how did it impact your spiritual journey?

10. How does the Corinthians' repentance and longing for Paul demonstrate the power of reconciliation?

11. How can you respond to correction in a way that leads to repentance and reconciliation?

12. How can godly sorrow lead to change in your personal life and in your community?

13. How does the concept of godly sorrow challenge the cultural understandings of guilt and shame?

14. In what ways have you seen repentance bring about comfort and reconciliation in your life or the lives of others?

15. How can you show sincere and godly love for others, as Paul did for the Corinthians?

16. What does it mean to have confidence in your fellow believers?

17. How does Paul's experience with the Corinthians influence your understanding of community within the church?

18. How can you contribute to the joy and comfort of your Christian community?

19. What actions can you take today to cultivate godly sorrow leading to repentance in areas of your life where it's needed?

20. How does the message of this chapter shape your understanding of God's desire for your purity, repentance, and joy?